The present invention relates to a bicycle with a central controlling computer, comprising a bicycle shifting device for shifting of a bicycle gear, comprising: - a shifting control unit for receiving of shifting instructions from the central controlling computer or a further control unit, - a power receiving module, such as comprising an electrical connector, - at least one shifting motor, for providing a shifting motion for driving a shifting assembly for actuating of a gear actuator, - the shifting assembly being configured to transfer the shifting motion from the shifting motor to the gear actuator, - the gear actuator being configured to transfer the shifting motion to the bicycle gear, wherein: - the shifting control unit, by means of communication with and controlling by the central controlling computer of the bicycle, is configured as a subsystem of the bicycle, and - the shifting control unit shifts the bicycle gear on the basis of primary shifting instructions and/or secondary shifting instructions from the main control unit, the motor control unit, and/or a further control unit.
G01D 5/245 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains using a variable number of pulses in a train
B62M 25/00 - Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles
The present invention relates to a bicycle with a central controlling computer comprising a lock, the lock comprising: - a housing, - a bolt having a blocking state and an unblocking state providing a blocking action in the blocking state with which the bicycle is lockable, - a channel for therein arranging of the bolt, - a latch having a latching state and an unlatching state for keeping the bolt in the blocking state, a latch actuator having a blocking state and a releasing state for blocking or releasing the latch, - wherein the bolt in the blocking state is in cooperation with a receiving space defining a state of cooperation in which the bolt and the receiving space locks the bicycle, - a lock control unit for controlling the lock, such as with interaction with a bolt location sensor, and for communication with the central controlling computer, - wherein the lock control unit is configured to provide a release actuation signal for releasing the latch, for unlocking the lock, based on an action and/or a status of a rider of the bicycle.
B62H 5/18 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles preventing wheel rotation acting on a braking device
B62H 5/14 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles preventing wheel rotation
3.
ELECTRIC BICYCLE AND CHARGING DEVICE FOR USE IN SUCH AN ELECTRIC BICYCLE
The invention relates to an electric vehicle, in particular an electric bicycle, comprising a bicycle frame, said bicycle frame comprising a substantially vertically extending frame part, in particular a head tube and a steering system mounted to said bicycle frame. The invention also relates to a first control unit for use in such an electrical vehicle, in particular electric bicycle. The invention further relates to a steering system for use in such an electrical vehicle, in particular electric bicycle.
The invention relates to a bicycle, in particular an electric bicycle. The invention also relates to an antenna system for use in a bicycle according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to antenna device for use in a bicycle according to the invention.
The invention relates to an electric bicycle, comprising a bicycle frame, and one or more control units at least partially accommodated within said bicycle frame. The invention also relates to a control unit for use in such an electric bicycle according to the invention, wherein said control unit is at least partially accommodated within said bicycle frame.
The present invention concerns a seat tube assembly (1) for a bicycle with a frame (2), comprising a steering head tube (8), a down tube (5), a connecting tube or top tube (4), and a seat tube (3), the seat tube (3) comprising: a base body which extends upwards during use, substantially from a bottom bracket tube or the underside of the down tube (5), towards the connecting tube or top tube (4), wherein the base body comprises: a seatpost channel (51) for arranging therein a seatpost (13) of a saddle of the bicycle.
B62J 11/19 - Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps for mechanical cables, hoses, pipes or electric wires, e.g. cable guides specially adapted for electric wires
B62K 19/40 - Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories for attaching accessories, e.g. article carriers, lamps
B62K 3/04 - Frames having a substantially-horizontal top bar
B62K 19/36 - Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories for attaching saddle pillars, e.g. adjustable during ride
B62K 25/28 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay
7.
CHAIN PROTECTION ASSEMBLY FOR A BICYCLE, AND BICYCLE
The present invention concerns a chain protection assembly (1) comprising a chain casing (2) for at least partially enclosing a chain laid around a main gear and a rear gear, wherein the chain preferably comprises two free chain parts, such as a chain traction part and a chain return part, a bicycle such as a pedal cycle comprising a frame, the chain casing (2) comprising: - a main gear cover element (11) for at least partially enclosing the chain at the location of the main gear, such as a crank gear, - a chain traction part cover element (12) for at least partially enclosing at least a traction part of the chain between the main gear and the rear gear, - a chain return part cover element (13) for at least partially enclosing at least a return part of the chain between the main gear and the rear gear, - preferably, a chain tensioner cover element (14) for at least partially enclosing a chain tensioning assembly (3) with a pretension guide wheel (9) and a return guide wheel (5) and a chain part arranged in-between, - wherein the chain traction part cover element (12) substantially follows a line which is determined by the top side of the main gear and the top side of the rear gear, and the chain return part cover element (13) substantially follows a line which is determined by a side, such as an underside, of the return guide wheel (5) of the chain tensioner (3) and the underside of the rear gear.
The invention relates to a vehicle, preferably a bicycle, in particular an electric bicycle. The invention also relates to an optical feedback unit for use in a vehicle, preferably a bicycle, in particular an electric bicycle according to the invention. The invention further relates to a vehicle control unit, in particular a bicycle control unit, programmed to control at least one optical feedback unit for use in a vehicle, preferably a bicycle, in particular an electric bicycle according to the invention. The invention moreover relates to an assembly of at least one optical feedback unit according to the invention and at least one vehicle control unit, in particular a bicycle control unit, according to the invention.
The present invention concerns a bicycle handlebar grip assembly for mounting on a handlebar of a bicycle handlebar, the bicycle handlebar grip assembly comprising: - at least one handgrip body (4) for arranging on a handlebar (2), such as the end thereof, for a rider to thereby hold the handlebar (2), - fixing means for fixing the bicycle handlebar grip assembly to the handlebar (2), such as for the purpose of securing or clamping this, - a coupling connection for coupling the handgrip body (4) to the fixing means.
The invention relates to a bicycle (200), in particular an electric bicycle (200). The invention also relates to a light module (100) for use in a bicycle (200), in particular an electric bicycle (200) according to the invention. The invention further relates to a bicycle control unit (8) programmed to independently control a plurality of light sources (104) of at least one light module (100) for use in a bicycle (200), in particular an electric bicycle (200) according to the invention. The invention moreover relates to an assembly of at least one light module (100) according to the invention and at least one bicycle control unit (8) according to the invention.
B62J 6/029 - Headlights specially adapted for rider-propelled cycles with or without additional source of power characterised by the structure, e.g. casings
The present invention relates to a bicycle frame power socket assembly for a bicycle frame for connecting a bicycle's on-board computer and/or battery to a subsystem of the bicycle which is connectable to the on-board computer and/or battery, this connectability being achieved by means of the bicycle frame power socket, comprising: - a frame portion assembly for arranging or mounting on a frame portion, comprising: - a power socket connector, for cooperating with a plug connector, - securing means for attaching the power socket connector with respect to the frame portion for insertion of the plug connector, wherein: - the power socket connector is connectable or connected to the on-board computer and/or connectable or connected to the battery of the bicycle, and wherein the plug connector is connectable or connected to the subsystem, and - the power socket connector for insertion of the plug connector is attachable or attached such that it is secured fixedly, or fixedly for the purpose of insertion, to the frame portion, thereby providing a power socket function on the bicycle frame.
The present invention relates to a secondary bicycle drive battery for a bicycle as secondary, preferably external, energy source in addition to a primary bicycle drive battery as primary, preferably internal, drive energy source of the bicycle, for there with driving of a drive motor, the secondary bicycle drive battery comprising: - a housing, - fastening means that are connected or connectable with the housing for fastening of the housing to the bicycle, such as a frame thereof, - a predetermined number of battery cells, - a control unit, such as a BMS, such as for controlling of charging and discharging of the battery cells, - a voltage regulation circuit, such as a voltage stabilization circuit or a boost circuit, for controlling of a voltage of a secondary output current to a predetermined value for providing of an input current, such as via a charge connector, for the bicycle, - a charge current connection, such as comprising a current output connector or a charge cable, for providing of the secondary output current to the bicycle, such as to the charge connector thereof, - a communication unit for communication of a signal for the purpose of communicating of status information with regards to the secondary battery to the bicycle, such as to a BMS, communication unit and/or onboard computer thereof.
The present invention relates to a bicycle packaging (1) for transport or bicycle transport packaging for providing of a packaging during transport of a semi-assembled bicycle, comprising a bicycle frame for the purpose of delivery to an end user, the bicycle packaging comprising: - an enclosure (9), such as a box like enclosure, providing protection for the semi-ready bicycle arranged therein, - a support assembly (2), arrangeable in the enclosure for supporting of a part of the semi-assembled bicycle, preferably the front fork, wherein: - the semi-assembled bicycle is ready to drive apart from a final assembly set of parts.
The present invention relates to a shifting device for shifting of a bicycle gear, such as a hub gear (17), of a bicycle comprising a main control unit (12) and preferably a motor control unit (13), comprising: - a shifting control unit for receiving of shifting instructions from the main control unit (12) or the motor control unit (13), comprising a processing unit and a memory, - power receiving means, such as comprising an electrical connector, for receiving of power from a battery of the main control unit (12) and/or a drive motor battery of the bicycle, - a shifting motor (2), such as an electric motor, such as a stepper motor for providing a shifting motion for driving a shifting assembly for actuating of a gear actuator (11), - the shifting assembly for transferring of the shifting motion from the shifting motor to the gear actuator (11), - the gear actuator for transferring of the shifting motion to the bicycle gear, wherein: -the shifting control unit, by means of communication with and controlling by the main control unit (12) of the bicycle, is configured as a subsystem of the bicycle, and -the shifting control unit shifts the bicycle gear at each time on the basis of shifting instructions from the main control unit (12) or the motor control unit (13).
The present invention relates to a carrier assembly for mounting to a bicycle frame, such as at a front side of a tube element, such as a top tube, extending at the front side of a tube of the bicycle frame, the tube element comprising an open end in front of the head tube part or behind the saddle tube, the carrier assembly comprising: - a carrier holder, such as a support platform or a carrier basket, - a support member for providing of a support of the carrier assembly to the tube element, such as the top tube, wherein the support member is mountable to are at least partly insertable in the open end.
The present invention relates to a bicycle antenna assembly for communication between a bicycle control unit of a bicycle with a bicycle frame comprising at least a transceiver that is arranged in the bicycle frame, such as a Bluetooth module and/or a mobile communication module that is arranged for communication with a mobile network (one or more of any of Tucci-5G), and at least an external communication device, such as a mobile network transmission tower and/or a communication device, such as a smartphone, comprising a Bluetooth module, the bicycle antenna assembly comprising : - antenna connection means functionally connected to or connectable to the at least one transceiver, - an antenna module, such as suitable for one or more of Bluetooth communication and communication with the mobile network, - an antenna coupling between the antenna connection means and the antenna module, wherein: - the antenna module is arranged or arrangeable externally or outwardly directed relative to a tube element of the bicycle frame.
B62J 45/00 - Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
B62K 3/04 - Frames having a substantially-horizontal top bar
B62K 19/06 - Cycle frames characterised by material or cross-section of frame members the material being wholly or mainly metallic, e.g. of high elasticity tubular
B62K 19/40 - Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories for attaching accessories, e.g. article carriers, lamps
The present invention relates to a method for updating of firmware of a bicycle subsystem control unit of the bicycle, such as the motor control unit controlling a drive motor, a battery control unit and/or a shifting control unit of a shifting device shifting a bicycle gear, by a main control unit of a bicycle, comprising a processing unit and a memory, with application of a transceiver, such as a Bluetooth unit, the method comprising steps of: - receiving of a file with at least a firmware update for the purpose of a respective at least one subsystem control unit, - transferring of the at least one firmware update to a memory, such as a shadow memory space of the respective subsystem control unit, - checking, by the startup image manager of the subsystem control unit, of the presence of a firmware update in the memory, such as in the shadow memory space, and - replacing, by the startup image manager of the government firmware in a application memory space with the firmware update.
The present invention relates to a seat for providing of a seat for a person on a bicycle, comprising: - an optional support assembly for mounting of the title to the bicycle, such as comprising a support member for supporting by the support assembly of a seat assembly wherein the support member is preferably mountable or fastened to a saddle pin, - the seat assembly comprising: - a support element, - fixation means for fixation of the seat assembly to the support member, - buffer means, supported by the support element, for providing of a buffering all forces between the bicycle and the person, - a seat surface defined by the upper side of the buffer means, wherein: - the support element provides a substantially rigid support supporting the buffer means relative to the support member, - the support element in top view substantially defines the shape of this support, and - the support element is arrangeable on the support member.
The present invention relates to a bicycle handlebar, for a bicycle, arranged for providing at least one function for the purpose of at least one subsystem of the bicycle, the bicycle handlebar comprising: - a head tube part that during use, at least partly, substantially extends along the head tube, - a left handlebar bend with a handle end that extends to the left side from the head tube part, - a left handlebar bend with a handle end that extends to the right side from the head tube part, - wherein the bicycle handlebar comprises at least an internal feedthrough channel from at least 1 of the left handlebar bend and right handlebar bend and wherein the at least one internal feedthrough channel extends into the head tube part.
B62J 11/19 - Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps for mechanical cables, hoses, pipes or electric wires, e.g. cable guides specially adapted for electric wires
The present invention relates to a head assembly for a bicycle comprising: - a front fork tube arranged to extend through a head tube of a frame of the bicycle, - a tensioning assembly for tensioning of the headset assembly relative to the front fork tube, such as for rotation relative to the front fork tube by means of a suitable bearing, the tensioning assembly comprising - a tensioning member, such as a bridge or star, preferably with an inner screw thread, arranged in the front fork tube, suitable for receiving a fixation tensioner, such as a tensioning bolt, preferably with an outer screw thread, and for receiving of a tensioning force of the headset assembly, - a tensioning sleeve for arranging about a length of an end of the front fork tube and for extending somewhat beyond the end of the end of the front fork tube, - a tensioning cap for applying the tension between the front fork tube and the tensioning sleeve by means of the fixation tensioner, wherein the headset assembly is suitable for functional mounting and tensioning by means of the fixation tensioner prior to mounting of a bicycle handlebar or handlebar bend to the headset assembly.
B62J 11/19 - Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps for mechanical cables, hoses, pipes or electric wires, e.g. cable guides specially adapted for electric wires
B62K 21/18 - Connections between forks and handlebars or handlebar stems
The present invention relates to a bicycle with bicy¬ cle alarm, the bicycle comprising: - a control unit for functional interaction with the at least one subsystem of the bicycle, of the control unit comprising: - processing means, such as comprising a processing unit, for processing of the at least one status signal, and - output means for outputting of at least one output signal, the bicycle further comprising: - the at least one subsystem being arranged for providing of at least one alarm status signal relating to the bicycle alarm as the at least one status signal, - the processing means are arranged for processing of the alarm status signal relating to the bicycle alarm and providing of at least an alarm output signal as the at least one output signal, and wherein: - the alarm output signal the is a signal for providing of an alarm signal for an audible alarm, an alarm signal for a visible alarm and/or an alarm signal for distribution via a network connection, such as a network connection for short-range, a network connection for a local range, or a network connection via a cellular or mobile network.
The present invention relates to a bicycle (1) with connector function and at least a number of subsystems, the bicycle (1) comprising: - a tube assembly comprising a frame with mutually fixed tube elements (3, 4) and movable tube elements, such as a, steering pin (5) and a handlebar, - at least a first bicycle cassette (21), for holding of at least a first of the number of subsystems, such as a bicycle control unit, of the bicycle (1) for providing a respective function to the bicycle (1), wherein the first bicycle cassette (21): - is arrangeable in at least a first tube element (3, 4) of the tube assembly, -, comprises a first cassette contact, comprising a number of contact poles, that is connectable with the at least first of the number of subsystems internal in the first bicycle cassette (21), - a bicycle connector (2) for connecting with the first cassette contact of the first bicycle cassette(21), the bicycle connector (2) comprising: - a first connector contact, comprising a number of contact poles, for connecting with the first cassette contact, - at least one output contact for connecting with a respective subsystem, - wherein the bicycle connector (2) is arrangeable in the respective first tube element (3, 4) of the tube assembly.
The present invention relates to a Bicycle lock for blocking of a wheel of a bicycle in a locked state, the bicycle comprising a frame with mutually fixed tube elements and movable tube elements, such as a front stay, the bicycle comprising: - a housing, - a bolt for providing of a blocking action in a blocking state with which the wheel is blockable, - a channel for arranging therein of the bolt, - a latch for, in a latching state of the lights, keeping the latest in the blocking state, - wherein the latch in the blocking state is in cooperation with receiving means defining a state of cooperation in which the bolt and the receiving means block the wheel of the bicycle.
B62H 5/18 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles preventing wheel rotation acting on a braking device
B62H 5/14 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cyclesLocks integral with cycles preventing wheel rotation
B62K 19/40 - Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories for attaching accessories, e.g. article carriers, lamps
The present invention relates to a bicycle with light system, the bicycle comprising: - a tube assembly comprising a frame with mutually fixed tube elements with a tube wall and movable tube elements, such as a steering pin and a handlebar, -a light generation subsystem comprising at least one independently controllable light source for generation of light, - a light control for controlling of the lights generation subsystem for providing of at least one light of fact, - a light guiding subsystem for guiding of light over a part of the path between the at least one light source and the surroundings of the bicycle, - wherein the at least one light source is arranged in at least one of the at least one tube element, - at least one opening in at least one tube element for passing through of the light through the tube wall, and - wherein the light guiding subsystem provides a guiding from the inside of the respective at least one tube elements to the outside of the at least one tube element of the frame.
The present invention relates to a bicycle with feedback, the bicycle comprising: - a tube assembly comprising a frame with mutually fixed tube elements and movable tube elements, such as steering tube and a handlebar, - at least one subsystem of the bicycle for providing of a respective function to the bicycle, - a control unit for functional interaction with the at least one subsystem of the bicycle, the control unit comprising: - receiving means for receiving of at least one status signal of the at least one subsystem, - processing means, such as comprising a processing unit, for processing of the at least one status signal, and - output means for outputting of at least one output signal, the bicycle further comprising: - a sound system, comprising a loudspeaker for out- putting sound, - a power supply, such as a battery, for providing of power to the control unit and further preferably to the at least one subsystem, further preferably the sound system, wherein: - the sound system is arranged for outputting of sound as a sound feedback based on the at least one status signal of the at least one subs stem.
The present invention relates to a frame for a bicycle comprising a tube construction for providing fastening options for further parts of the vehicle, such as a steering pen, saddle pen and fastening means for a rear wheel, the tube construction comprising: - a top tube, substantially extending in horizontal direction, - a saddle tube, downwardly extending from a tube intersection with the top tube, from a fastening to the top tube at a substantially rear side thereof, - a bottom tube, extending from a tube intersection with the saddle tube at substantially an underside of the saddle tube towards a connection at the top tube forwardly arranged relative to the fastening of the settled tube to the top tube, - a head tube arranged at an angle by means of a tube intersection connected to the top tube, - wherein the bottom tube extends to a predetermined distance above the upper side of the top tube, crossing the top tube at a tube intersection, and wherein the head tube is fastened to the bottom tube above the top tube.
The present invention relates to a 1. Chain casing for encasing of a chain spanning a main chain sprocket and a driven chain sprocket, such as comprising two free chain parts, a pulling chain part and a returning chain part, of preferably a vehicle, such as a bicycle comprising a frame, the chain casing comprising: - a main chain sprocket cover element for covering of the chain at the main chain sprocket, such as a pedal spindle chain sprocket: - a pulling chain part cover element for covering of at least a part of a pulling chain part between a main chain sprocket and the driven chain sprocket; - a returning chain part cover element for covering of at least a returning chain part between the main chain sprocket and the driven chain sprocket; - a chain tensioner cover element for covering of a chain tensioner assembly with the chain arranged therethrough. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a chain tensioner assembly, preferably fitting in the chain casing.
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